Across
- 4. the name of a person, especially a famous person, written in his or her own handwriting
- 7. a substance that can kill or seriously harm living beings if it is swallowed
- 9. a person who does not have the courage to face danger, pain, or something difficult
- 10. a small, shallow dish used for holding a cup
- 11. to put an object into the air with force
- 13. any very small amount
- 15. causing awe
- 16. to ruin completely
- 17. somewhat wet; damp
Down
- 1. to meet or come upon suddenly or by chance
- 2. showing devotion and faithfulness to someone or something
- 3. to make an angry frown
- 5. a public sale at which things are sold to the people who offer the most money
- 6. to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something
- 8. not behaving or obeying; mischievous
- 12. to keep away from
- 14. to provide work for or get services from in exchange for payment; hire
- 15. the eighth month of the year